Provides reliable electricity distribution and innovative energy solutions across Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Create and maintain automated test scripts to ensure software quality.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Distribution
Smart Grid Solutions
Electricity Management
Utility Services
Sustainability Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electrification
Sustainability
Power Services
High Voltage Infrastructure
Transformer Maintenance
Switchgear Maintenance
Renewable Energy
Role
Description
test automation
frameworks
test execution
defect tracking
metrics reporting
collaboration
Ensure test coverage for new features and regression testing.
Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
Report and track defects using a bug tracking system.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for various software applications.
Continuously improve test automation frameworks and tools
Work with the development team to resolve defects and improve software quality.
Execute automated tests and analyze test results to identify defects.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in test automation.
Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, vendors, and internal team members to understand requirements and design test cases.
Provide training and support to other team members on test automation tools and practices.
Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans and test cases.
Maintain test environments for automated testing.
Requirements
java
selenium
problem solving
agile
teamwork
bachelor's
Strong understanding of software development best practices and methodologies.
Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Jenkins, Eclipse, or TestNG is preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits
We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
You will be enrolled in the OMERS pension plan, a defined benefit plan that provides a reliable and secure retirement income based on your earnings and years of service. Both you and the organization contribute to the plan. OMERS is one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, designed to support your long-term financial well-being.
Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.
Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.
Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
1 million
customers served
Over 1 million homes and businesses are served across Ontario.
C$300M annually
infrastructure investment
Invests in infrastructure renewal to modernize energy distribution systems.
90+
EV charging stations
Provides turnkey solutions for electrifying fleets and transit systems.
As Canada’s largest municipally-owned electric utility by customer base, it serves over 1 million homes and businesses.
Its financial strategy includes issuing large debenture offerings and investing roughly C$300 million annually in infrastructure renewal.
Specializing in grid modernization, EV charging networks, distributed energy, sub-metering, and smart metering projects.
Through its Alectra Energy Solutions arm, it delivers turnkey EV fleet and transit electrification—installing 90+ charging stations.
Unusual breadth: combines traditional electricity distribution with cloud-based energy market platforms and behind-the-meter solutions.
Operates storm-restoration businesses across Eastern Canada and the U.S., becoming the region’s largest power-restoration firm.
Culture + Values
Safety
Customer focus
Respect
Excellence
Innovation
Environment + Sustainability
16.9% Emissions Reduction
GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Achieved a 16.9% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fleet and facility operations since 2016.
28% Water Reduction
CORPORATE WATER USE REDUCTION
Corporate water use reduced by 28% (from 34,534 m³ in 2016 to 25,472 m³ in 2023).
30% Paperless Billing
CUSTOMER PAPERLESS BILLING
Over 30% of customers utilize paperless billing services.
12% Fuel Efficiency
FUEL CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
12% reduction in fuel consumption achieved through fleet optimization and clean-tech initiatives.
Committed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
Four facilities built to LEED standards (two Gold, two certified); new Brampton operations centre targeting LEED Gold
Over 100,000 energy-efficient LED streetlights installed; added 35,000 LEDs in 2020
All cafeterias have full organic waste collection
In procurement, prefers suppliers with GHG reduction targets
Inclusion & Diversity
Create a culture of belonging where everyone feels safe to be themselves and use their voices
Commit to strengthening fairness and equity by co-creating culture with employees via listening, feedback and collaboration
Enhance psychological and physical safety to support total employee well-being